Luke's FIRST day

Luke started Montessori last week. I was really emotional the weekend the before, the day of, and I still have my days. It is hard letting go EVERYday - just til 11:30. But, he LOVES it. He truly thinks he is the big man on campus. He has made great friends and is already learning so much. We are so proud of him.

Hilton Head, SC - 2008

Ryan's mom decided that for her birthday she wanted to take the entire family to Hilton Head. It was FABULOUS!!! We had an incredible time. We stayed in a gorgeous house just off the beach. We played tennis. Ryan played great golf. We ate, swam, relaxed, - we were in heaven. The kids loved the beach. It was perfect. We hope to go back every year.

Baby Girl to Little Girl

Both my kids are getting so BIG but E has knocked my socks off. She is talking up a STORM - actually more like a parrot. E ADORES Luke and tries to do everything he does. She has become a very picky eater. Her diet consists of bananas, bread, cheese, chicken nuggets, and anything sweet.

4th of July - 2008

We had a lovely time in Oklahoma for the Fourth this year. All of Ryan's dad's side of the family was there. The kids had a wonderful time with their cousins whom they ADORE.

Madeline, Grandad, and Luke
Ryan's grandfather - Luke loves him!

Griffin and Luke - Luke ADORES Griffin and Grif is fabulous with the kids. He just started high school and is uber smart. Luke would just follow him around and listen to him - since Luke truly believes he is a teenager stuck in a three year old's body.

Emma and Millie taking care of E

WHAT?!?

Yes, Elizabeth is going to be a BIG sister which means #3 is on the way. Ryan had no clue. I sent E out like this as she pranced around with the JAW dropping news. Ryan finally got the message and is SOOOO excited. I'm still in shock but am thrilled. It is fun because Luke really understands it this time. The baby is due Feb 6th.

Hershey, PA - June

In June, I took Luke to PA for 10 days to visit my sister & hubby, Cooper, and new cousin Cole. We had a blast! We went to Hershey Park, like Six Flags, 3 different days. Luke LOVED all the rides. Cole is precious and Cooper is so fun.

BUZZZZZ Cuts

Ryan got a summer-do and Luke HAD to get the same. So, here are my boys - with the princess of the family!

Swim Lessons 2008

This year Luke took swim lessons from the "Swim Nazis" - as they are so kindly known around town. Luke had much anxiety but evidently did fine once he got there. However, on Parents' Day, Luke couldn't hold it together. He sobbed the entire time while trying to demonstrate his expert swimming techniques. Although we tortured our poor child, he at least knows how to swim now.

Fun in the sun!